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Up for sale is an authentic, original print edition of The Onion satirical newspaper from January 27 – February 2, 2005 (Volume 41, Issue 04). This physical print run captures a prime era of mid-2000s comedy history, serving as an exceptional collectible piece for fans of alternative journalism, historical satire, and pop-culture ephemera.Featured Front-Page Articles:
- Main Headline: "U.S. Children Still Traumatized One Year After Seeing Partially Exposed Breast On TV" – A classic, era-defining parody skewering the intense media overreaction following the Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake Super Bowl halftime show wardrobe malfunction.
- Political Feature: "Protest One Person Short Of Success" – A dry, witty satire focused on the anti-Bush counter-inauguration rallies in Washington, D.C.
- Corporate Parody: "Relationship Beats Second-Quarter Expectations" – Biting relationship humor framed entirely as a clinical corporate earnings spreadsheet report.
- Side-Column Highlights: Includes short gags such as "Hilary Duff's Number-One Fan Tasered" and "Technophile Has Coolest Junk Drawer Ever."Condition Details:
- Overall Condition: Good / Very Good.
- Specifics: This vintage newspaper has been stored flat in a clean, climate-controlled environment. Because it is printed on classic, fragile newsprint, the pages exhibit natural, minor edge-toning and mild yellowing consistent with an authentic 20+-year-old document. No missing text pages, interior coupon clip-outs, heavy moisture wrinkles, or major stains. Please review the provided photo for precise cosmetic evaluation.
